Posted on 09/14/2022 9:15:24 AM PDT by Red Badger
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked today during the daily press briefing about the Inflation Reduction Act.
The question came today as the latest consumer price index showed an increase of 0.1% for August and 8.3% over the past year.
The reporter asked, “Some of the savings that you are pointing to wouldn’t kick in until 2024 or 2026, so is it fair to suggest to people somehow that they are going to see some inflation reduction right now while they are hurting the most?”
Jean-Pierre responded, “That is actually not true. This is just for some folks who are watching, consumers, families, and small business owners can head to clean to cleanenergy.gov as it relates to clean energy cost… to learn how they can start saving money immediately.”
She then listed off examples of what Americans can “save” on right now from the government website.
“Households can receive a tax credit to cover 30% of the costs of installing rooftop solar.”
“Households can receive a tax credit to cover up to 10% of the cost of insulation materials and other energy efficient improvements, like energy-saving windows and doors.”
“They can also receive a $300 tax credit for purchasing efficient heating and cooling equipment, like a heat pump or central air conditioner.”
“Households can receive a $300 tax credit for purchasing a heat pump. The total of current and previous years credits, including those for energy efficiency improvements, high efficiency furnace and air conditioners cannot exceed $500.”
“Americans can receive a tax credit of up to $7,500 for purchasing a new electric vehicle.”
The Denver burbs have plenty of solar availability.
NOT if you have battery back up as we do.
“NOT if you have battery back up as we do.“
Yep, but those add quite a bit to the cost.
And I mentioned that as many people aren’t aware that is needed to have power during an outage
suggest you look at the life span of your equipment...I think you will be quite upset at how short of time after purchase that the systems need to be replaced, especially the battery
Because it doesn't make economic sense.
Battery added $10K for us.
You could choose a generator instead of solar .
What made solar a better option to choose for you?
I in a moment of weakness actually let a solar panel salesmen give me his sales pitch. I am 74 years old. I pointed out to him the return on investment verses my limited life span and the continued payments of the solar installation of which my estate must pay. He most cleverly suggested that after my death “that is not my problem.” He really did say that.
I am glad I let him in to give his sales pitch. He was not very good with numbers and returns on investment. He was very good at indignation when I threw him out of my house. Oddly I think he really believed the crap he was saying.
It was a good day!
Generator fuel will not be available under many scenarios.
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